ANONYMOUS, AE half litra (234-231 B.C.), 11 mm, (1.81 g), Rome, obv. helmeted head of Roma to right, dotted border, rev. ROMA in exergue, dog standing right, raising forepaw, (S.598, Cr.26/4, Syd.22; HN Italy 309, BMC 44). Extremely fine, attractive green patina with light earthen deposits, very rare as such.